The Diamond Hybrid® is the most affordable, beautiful, and scientifically advanced, diamond infused simulant ever created. It is constructed by placing a non-precious porous crystal core, which is wrapped and layered with tiny diamond crystals, into a chamber of heat and pressure. This heat and pressure chamber infuses the diamond crystals into the upper layers of the crystal core, fusing the diamond crystals together to create the Diamond Hybrid®.

With an outer layer hardness of approximately 9.1 on the Mohs scale, the Diamond Hybrid has a similar hardness to a precious gem, such as a Sapphire or Ruby, and should, therefore, be treated with the same level of tender loving care.

Lab Created Diamond

Lab-created diamonds, also referred to as man-made diamonds or cultured diamonds, are real diamonds - optically, chemically and physically identical to mined diamonds, grown by placing a diamond seed into a controlled chamber of extreme heat and pressure that replicates the earth’s natural growing process.

Every MiaDonna lab-created diamond is type IIa, meaning they are the purest form of diamond available; this makes them harder, and with more brilliance than a traditional type Ia diamond. Only 2% of earth-mined diamonds will ever reach this level of perfection.

Lab Created GemstoneLab-created gemstones are optically, physically and chemically identical to mined gemstones, without the environmental damage, inhuman harvesting, inflated pricing, or imperfections.

Lab-created gemstones are cut from high-quality crystals that are grown in a highly controlled laboratory environment using the flux fusion method. The timeframe to grow the gemstone crystal can be up to eight months, after which time the rough crystal is cut away to reveal what will be the final gemstone.

4 Prong HeadThe 4-prong head is the most commonly used option for all center stones. It allows an increased amount of light to enter the diamond which maximizes its brilliance.

5 Prong Head5-prong heads are traditionally used for Pear and Heart shapes. 5-prong heads will have a V-tip, where as a 6-prong head will not.

6 Prong HeadA 6-prong head will provide a larger center stone with added security due to the additional prongs. For smaller stones, the additional prongs may decrease the amount of light that enters the diamond, thus slightly reducing its brilliance.

14K Gold
14K gold contains a higher percentage of nickel alloy and is harder than 18K gold. It will wear over time. 14K white gold will yellow after a few years and is more likely to chip, and in some cases can lose metal over time.

18K Gold
18K gold contains a higher percentage of gold in its make-up and will wear faster than 14K gold. It is not as durable as 14K, and may yellow, chip, or even lose metal over time.

Palladium
Palladium is an incredibly dense, durable, and hypoallergenic precious metal, and does not need rhodium plating for its strength or color, making palladium the perfect option for those who love the look, feel, and luxury of platinum jewelry, but prefer the lower price point.

Platinum
Platinum is one of the strongest and most durable metals used in jewelry. It does not have to be mixed with other alloys for strength, and like Palladium does not need to be rhodium plated to achieve its bright, shiny finish.

Because of its purity, platinum is also hypoallergenic, making it the ideal choice for those with sensitivities to nickel.

Grading Card

We are proud to offer our customers an unbiased opinion and grading of our Diamond Hybrid® from an established company who is a leader in the diamond grading and appraisal industry. We use the highly recognized Global Gemological Lab (GGL) located in California, USA. The GGL grades for many companies including, but not limited to, Fred Meyer Jewelers, Kay Jewelers, and Jared's.

1. The GGL will grade the cut, clarity, color and carat size of the Diamond Hybrid and any other stones used in your setting. The grading card will also identify the precious metal used in creating your ring.

2. The second piece verifies technology and states that the Diamond Hybrid is a diamond simulant with an infused outer layer of lab-created diamond. The optional grading card is priced at $90 and will add approximately one week to your order.